Patents by Inventor Delman Hogen

Delman Hogen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ethanol production from biological wastes
    Publication number: 20080032394
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatuses, and kits for producing ethanol and other alcohols. The methods involve fermenting organic material in a fermentation mixture to a biogas comprising methane; converting at least a portion of the biogas to synthesis gas comprising CO and H2; and contacting at least a portion of the synthesis gas with a catalyst to produce alcohol. In some embodiments, a microorganism that reduces ferric iron to ferrous iron is included in the fermentation mixture to enhance the efficiency of the fermentation and the yield of alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: John Offerman, Delman Hogen, Jeffrey Lighthart, Hugh McTavish
  • Ethanol production from biological wastes
    Publication number: 20080026443
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatuses, and kits for producing ethanol and other alcohols. The methods involve fermenting organic material in a fermentation mixture to a biogas comprising methane; converting at least a portion of the biogas to synthesis gas comprising CO and H2; and contacting at least a portion of the synthesis gas with a catalyst to produce alcohol. In some embodiments, a microorganism that reduces ferric iron to ferrous iron is included in the fermentation mixture to enhance the efficiency of the fermentation and the yield of alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: John Offerman, Delman Hogen, Jeffrey Lighthart, Hugh McTavish
  • Ethanol production from biological wastes
    Publication number: 20080026442
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatuses, and kits for producing ethanol and other alcohols. The methods involve fermenting organic material in a fermentation mixture to a biogas comprising methane; converting at least a portion of the biogas to synthesis gas comprising CO and H2; and contacting at least a portion of the synthesis gas with a catalyst to produce alcohol. In some embodiments, a microorganism that reduces ferric iron to ferrous iron is included in the fermentation mixture to enhance the efficiency of the fermentation and the yield of alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: John Offerman, Delman Hogen, Jeffrey Lighthart, Hugh McTavish
  • Ethanol production from biological wastes
    Publication number: 20050266540
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatuses, and kits for producing ethanol and other alcohols. The methods involve fermenting organic material in a fermentation mixture to a biogas comprising methane; converting at least a portion of the biogas to synthesis gas comprising CO and H2; and contacting at least a portion of the synthesis gas with a catalyst to produce alcohol. In some embodiments, a microorganism that reduces ferric iron to ferrous iron is included in the fermentation mixture to enhance the efficiency of the fermentation and the yield of alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Novus Energy, LLC
    Inventors: John Offerman, Delman Hogen, Jeffrey Lighthart, Hugh McTavish